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History
History is the study of the past, including the events, people, and societies that have
shaped the world we live in today. It is a broad and interdisciplinary field that
encompasses everything from the earliest human civilizations to the present day.
The study of history has been an important part of human culture for thousands of
years. Ancient societies, such as the Greeks and Romans, wrote extensively about
their own histories and those of their neighbours. In the Middle Ages, monks in
monasteries painstakingly copied and preserved ancient texts, helping to ensure that
knowledge of the past was not lost.
During the Renaissance, interest in history surged, as scholars and artists looked to
the achievements of the past for inspiration. The development of printing technology
in the 15th century made it easier to produce and distribute historical works, and by
the 18th century, history had become a respected academic discipline.
Since then, the study of history has continued to evolve, with new approaches and
methodologies being developed over time. Today, historians use a wide range of
tools and techniques to understand the past, including archival research,
archaeological excavation, and digital analysis.
One of the most important functions of history is to help us understand the present.
By studying the events and trends of the past, we can gain insights into the world we
live in today and make more informed decisions about the future. History can also

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 help us understand the complex social, cultural, and political issues that shape our
world, allowing us to engage more effectively with them.
Of course, the study of history is not without its challenges. Historians must contend
with incomplete and biased sources, as well as conflicting interpretations of events.
They must also grapple with questions about the nature of historical knowledge itself,
and how best to use it to inform our understanding of the world.
Despite these challenges, the study of history remains an important and valuable
endeavour. By uncovering the stories of the past and piecing together the
complexities of human society, historians help us to better understand ourselves and
our place in the world.

Summarised History in Dot Points:

The study of past events, people, and societies

Ancient societies such as the Greeks and Romans recorded their own histories

Monks in Middle Ages preserved ancient texts

Renaissance sparked interest in history

History became a respected academic discipline in the 18th century

Historians use a wide range of tools and techniques to understand the past

History helps us understand the present

Helps us understand complex social, cultural, and political issues

Historians must deal with incomplete and biased sources

Conflicting interpretations of events

Questions about the nature of historical knowledge

Uncovering the stories of the past helps us understand ourselves and our place
in the world.

History Glossary

Word Def Examples

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 The study of past events and how they relate
History N/A
to the future

a source that is closest to the original event,

Primary sources Photos, letters
research or experiences

A source that is one step away from the

Secondary sources Movie
primary event research or experience.

Chronology A record of events in the order they took place

Chronological order Putting events in order from earliest to latest

photo graphs

books

autobiographies
speech

news film footage

Black Death

Pandemic:

An infectious disease that spreads through human populations across a large region,
or even worldwide in a short period of time.

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 Pandemic def:

🤮 An infectious disease that spreads through human populations across a

large region, or even worldwide in a short period of time.

bubonic

devasting effect

swollen skin

spreading

high fever

pneumonic plague

bubonic plague

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 Septicaemia plague

Black Death def:

🤒 A deadly plague that spread across Asia, Europe and Africa during the
14th century

Acral Necrosis def:

🥵 The black discolouration of the skin

Yersinia Pestis def:

🦟 A bacteria that causes the plague and is transmitted from rats to human to
fleas

The black death was A deadly plague that spread across Asia, Europe and Africa
during the 14th century. The black death was caused by the fleas biting the rats that
were infected with black death. then the fleas would bite humans and thats how it
spread. The blck death spread throught Mongolia and then was spread throught the
citys of constantonpal turkiye. it was then spread throught the cities of Gascony
France and Paris. The main spread of the death was because of the silk road where
merchants come to trade and then spread it on. The infected rats would also travel
om boats withch was how it spread.

⚔️ Medieval Europe
🤧 Black death

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